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Bachelor of Teaching Primary (Islam/Dhivehi)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 32,400 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

previous Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Weekend)) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

To meet the Maldives’ future need for skilled professionals in the area of teaching Dhivehi & Islam. The program equips graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to foster positive development and learning in the primary classroom.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent, and 3 passes at GCE OL/IGCSE/SSC including Dhivehi, OR
ii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a related field OR
iii) Completion of MNU level 4 Foundation Studies target program or Completion of Advance Certificate in Education.

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE)	Introduction to Curriculum Studies	Nil	15 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE)	Developmental Psychology	Nil	15 Developmental Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI125 Veshi Dhivehi (CORE)	Veshi Dhivehi	Nil	15 Veshi Dhivehi (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL125 Alhukamuge Figh (CORE)	Alhukamuge Figh		15 Alhukamuge Figh (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE)	Instructional Psychology	Nil	15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PRM111 Practicum l for Primary (CORE)	Practicum l for Primary	75% (3) subjects of term one to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM111	15 Practicum l for Primary (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI127 Annmu Dhivehi (CORE)	Annmu Dhivehi	Nil	15 Annmu Dhivehi (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL127 Islamee Akhlaag (CORE)	Islamee Akhlaag	Nil	15 Islamee Akhlaag (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Exit with Diploma in Teaching Primary (Islam/Dhivehi/Quran) after successful completions				Exit with Diploma in Teaching Primary (Islam/Dhivehi/Quran) after successful completion	120	10,800 10,800

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG213 Essential English (CORE)	Essential English	Nil	15 Essential English (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
ELECTIVE	Elective 1 (ELECTIVE)	Elective 1	Nil	15 Elective 1 (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST289 Un'genumaai Un'gannai dhinun (CORE)	Un'genumaai Un'gannai dhinun	Nil	15 Un'genumaai Un'gannai dhinun (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST121 Teaching & Learning Islam I (CORE)	Teaching & Learning Islam I	Nil	15 Teaching & Learning Islam I (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST207 Assessment & Evaluation (CORE)	Assessment & Evaluation	Nil	15 Assessment & Evaluation (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PRM239 Practicum ll for Primary (CORE)	Practicum ll for Primary	at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and passed from PRM111.	15 Practicum ll for Primary (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI213 Dhivehi Adhabiyaath (CORE)	Dhivehi Adhabiyaath	Nil	15 Dhivehi Adhabiyaath (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL229 Rasoola (SAW) ge Seerath (CORE)	Rasoola (SAW) ge Seerath	Nil	15 Rasoola (SAW) ge Seerath (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Primary (Islam/Dhivehi/Quran) after successful completions				Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Primary (Islam/Dhivehi/Quran) after successful completion	240	21,600 21,600

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST301 Sociology of Education (CORE)	Sociology of Education	Nil	15 Sociology of Education (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	EST213 Classroom Management (CORE)	Classroom Management	Nil	15 Classroom Management (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI311 Liyuntheri kamuge Ilm (CORE)	Liyuntheri kamuge Ilm	Nil	15 Liyuntheri kamuge Ilm (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL343 Islaamee Aqeedha (CORE)	Islaamee Aqeedha	Nil	15 Islaamee Aqeedha (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST311 Introduction to special Education (CORE)	Introduction to special Education	Nil	15 Introduction to special Education (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PRM333 Practicum III for Primary (CORE)	Practicum III for Primary	at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 passed from PRM239.	15 Practicum III for Primary (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CST351 Dhivehi Bahuge Hunaru (CORE)	Dhivehi Bahuge Hunaru	Nil	15 Dhivehi Bahuge Hunaru (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL341 Alhukamuge Figh II (CORE)	Alhukamuge Figh II	ISL125	15 Alhukamuge Figh II (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Elective 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
ELECTIVE	ART205 Art Education 1 (ELECTIVE)	Art Education 1	Nil	15 Art Education 1 (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
ELECTIVE	PHE201 Physical Education 1 (ELECTIVE)	Physical Education 1	Nil	15 Physical Education 1 (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 32,400

32,400

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Successful completion of this program will pave the path for our graduates to pursue higher education in the fields of Dhivehi Language Teaching and Islamic Studies. Graduates who are interested in future study may apply to a rich postgraduate program offered at the Faculty of Education, MNU.